Do you have your vehicle’s oil changed every 3,000 miles? Do you regularly check the air pressure in your tires or have them rotated on a set maintenance schedule? Are your vehicle’s fluids checked regularly?
If you answered “no” to any of these questions, you’re not alone.
According to the Car Care Council, 87 percent of vehicles inspected during National Car Care Month earlier this year failed one or more aspects of the annual inspection.
“Compared to the 90 percent failure rate last year, the 2004 inspection results indicate that the motoring public is beginning to understand the importance of maintaining their vehicles and is starting to take action to reduce vehicle neglect,” said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. “While we are thrilled to see the numbers decrease, an 87 percent failure rate is too high.”
Even if you aren’t mechanically savvy, there are things you can do to keep your car in safe and working order.
Checking your car’s fluids is the first step in keeping it running smoothly. Low fluid levels can affect the safe driving performance of...